The Simscommunity believes one past franchise entry deserves an HD remake, even though the sequel in question recently received a re-release. The very firstThe Simsgame launched in 2000 for PC, followed four years later byThe Sims 2,The Sims 3in 2009, andThe Sims 4in 2014. Existing as one of the best-selling video game series of all time, the IP continues to evolve every decade, but one particular installment is still dear to fans’ hearts.
The Sims 4community is patiently waiting for July 10 to roll around, as it will mark the arrival of the game’s next major expansion. Just as advertised, the Enchanted by Nature DLC is packed with new features for players to unleash their love for nature, by taking advantage of the Innisgreen world’s three new neighborhoods, allowing Sims to live their best life out in the wilderness, and by transforming into Fairies, which is a long-awaited addition. SomeThe Sims 4players have already been building Hobbit Holesin preparation for the update, making the DLC’s new content perfect for fantasy fans as well.
Posted on Reddit by SamTheMarioMaster2, screenshots fromThe Sims 2were shared withinThe Simssubreddit, drawing attention to the 2004 sequel that deserves an HD remake. Despite being the first PC game in the series to feature a 3D graphics engine, the visuals reflect the title’s age, but what matters is the fantastic content for most.The Sims 1and2’s re-release left some nostalgic features to be desired forThe Sims 4, but even with the fourth entry’s modernity, a large portion of the life sim community still considersThe Sims 2to be a “masterpiece.”
The Sims 2 Fans Believe the Sequel Deserves an HD Remaster
The Sims 2harbors plenty of features that have aged well, but some Redditors agreed that nostalgia was a potent Kool-Aid, pointing out how underwhelming the graphics seem now. The more comical elements of the sequel were also highlighted, as players reminisced about toppling cows to obtain milkshakes and agreed a remake with this tone would be exciting, especially with modern graphics to enhance it.
2025 is shaping up to be a memorable year forThe Simsfranchise, as the long-running series is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. Adding to the previously hosted 25-hour livestream, new expansion packs, and a base update toThe Sims 4that added over 70 new items, there may be one big surprise waiting to be revealed. Project Rene is thought to be a more multiplayer-focused entry in the IP, previously announced back in 2022, and the franchise’s commendable anniversary year could be the perfect time to lift the veil.
